Getting Started; On/Off Function; Smartstart; Inserting/Replacing The Battery - ReSound VEA User Manual

Getting started

On/Off function

1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument
turns on, and the default program will be activ ated.
2. To turn off the hearing instru-
ment, open the battery door.
Many individuals can use their
fingernail to pull it open.
Tip: Whenever the hearing
instruments are not in use,
remember to turn them
off to avoid unnecessary battery
consumption.

smartstart

Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed
them on your ears. If you prefer to turn them on just prior to
placing them on your ear, your hearing care professional can
activate a function called SmartStart. This function will delay the
time in which the hearing instruments turn on by ten seconds
after the battery compartment is closed. This reduces the risk
that the hearing instruments will whistle while you put them on..
With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each second of the
delay period.

inserting/replacing the battery

3. Open the battery door completely
by using your fingernail.
4. Remove the used battery if present.
Insert the new battery with the posi-
tive side in the correct position. The
battery door has a '+' indicator to help
determine the correct insertion.
5. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum
remaining shelf-life of 1 year.
6. Gently close the battery door.
Tip: When the hearing instruments are not in use for an
extended period of time, removing the batteries may help
prevent corrosion of the battery compartment, and en-
sure that battery life is not shortened.
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low battery indicator

Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instru-
ment to give an acoustical indication when the battery is
reaching its end of life . The hearing instrument will reduce
amplification and emit a melody if battery power gets too low.
This signal will recur every five minutes until the hearing instru-
ment automatically switches off. It is recommended that you
keep spare batteries on hand.

inserting/removing hearing instruments

Insertion (custom earmolds)
1. Hold the earmold between your thumb and index finger
and position its sound outlet in your ear canal.
2. Slide the earmold all the way into your ear with a
gentle, twisting movement.
3. Turn the top part of the earmold gently backwards and
forwards so that it tucks behind the fold of skin above
your ear canal.
4. Move the earmold up and down and gently press to
ensure it is positioned correctly in the ear. Opening and
closing your mouth can ease insertion.
5. Make sure the hearing instrument is seated behind the
ear.
By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered.
With proper insertion, hearing instruments should fit snug-
ly but comfortably. If hearing instruments cause irritation
of the ears, contact your hearing care professional. Never
attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instrument, ear-
molds, or tubing yourself.
Tip: It may be helpful to pull your ear up and outward
with your opposite hand during insertion.
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